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Chairperson of Professional Licensing & Regulatory Affairs,
Civil Litigation
Sarasota Office
6841 Energy Court
Sarasota, FL 34240
Phone: (941) 893-3449
Our focus in this Florida healthcare licensing defense case was proving no impairment, by using drug screenings and character references.
In contesting a THC drug screening result, our Florida Regulatory and Licensing attorneys asked for lab records and chain of custody, and we provided proof that the RN was not impaired.
If you’re a Florida nurse or other healthcare provider who is subject to a DOH investigation, because of a positive urine screening due to CBD or other hemp-derivative products, you can’t afford to let the process play out on your own.
Professional:
Nurse
Primary issue:
Client nurse was accused of testing positive for THC in a pre-employment drug screening. Client had many serious medical issues and had been trying different medications over the span of several months. Client’s family suggested marijuana to alleviate symptoms. Client believed that if using marijuana for this purpose was successful, client could determine whether obtaining a medical card in Florida would be a potential option.
Client visited family who lived in another state, where marijuana had been legalized for recreational purposes, and tried using edible THC. Client had a scheduled drug test for pre-employment, and intentionally waited to make sure all was fine. However, the THC was still in Client’s system. (There are reasons for this, as edibles are harder to remove from the body, but there was clearly no possibility that client was impaired after that much time had passed.)
Argument:
Our Florida healthcare license lawyers did not want to give the Florida Department of Health (DOH) any admission, and we opted reserve response until after review of the investigation file.
Result:
The case was dismissed with a letter of guidance, which is non-disciplinary.
Areas of Law:
Florida Department of Health Investigations & Complaints
Nursing License Defense
Substance Abuse & Impaired Practitioners
Disclaimer:
This information is a sample of our past results. Prospective clients may not obtain the same or similar results. Every case is different and each case must be evaluated and handled on its own merits. The circumstances of your case may differ from the results provided. The information provided has not been reviewed or approved by the State Bar.
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Shareholder
Chairperson of Professional Licensing & Regulatory Affairs,
Civil Litigation
Sarasota Office
6841 Energy Court
Sarasota, FL 34240
Phone: (941) 893-3449
When a Florida nurse tested positive for THC on a pre-employment drug test, our attorneys presented evidence on CBD causing THC-positive tests.
Our focus in this Florida healthcare licensing defense case was proving no impairment, by using drug screenings and character references.
In contesting a THC drug screening result, our Florida Regulatory and Licensing attorneys asked for lab records and chain of custody, and we provided proof that the RN was not impaired.
What’s the best way for a Florida nurse or physician to face orders compelling exam? Having legal representation and medical experts from the get-go.
Florida nurses and medical practitioners are most often referred to IPN and PRN by employers due to potential safety-to-practice concerns.
If you’re a Florida nurse or other healthcare provider who is subject to a DOH investigation, because of a positive urine screening due to CBD or other hemp-derivative products, you can’t afford to let the process play out on your own.
